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VGCC Pharmacy Technology program ranked in top five nationwide
The Pharmacy Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College was recently recognized as one of the top five programs of its kind in the nation. VGCC placed fourth in the list of the top 50 pharmacy technician programs published by Seattle-based TheBestColleges.org and was the highest-ranked North Carolina community college. “This year, we reviewed all accredited...
Eaton-Johnson Students Attend First Ever Camp Discovery
This year, rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders had the opportunity to experience the first ever Camp Discovery at Eaton-Johnson Middle School. Partnering with the Henderson chapter of Triangle Literacy Council, Eaton-Johnson was able to offer a new and exciting summer bridge camp opportunity for students. Over the course of three weeks, campers participated in...
Local Missing Person Found Submerged in Vehicle at Satterwhite Point
David Alfonzo Young, 71, who was reported missing back in May, was found submerged inside his 1990 Dodge Dakota at the Satterwhite Point Marina boat ramp over the weekend. Sheriff Peter White told WIZS News, “It looked as though he drove straight down the boat ramp.” No foul play is suspected in this case as...
Parents endow VGCC scholarship in memory of daughter
Joann Thomas and Nathan Fleming, both of Williamsboro, recently established a new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship, which they named in memory of the daughter they lost at the age of three. The new academic achievement scholarship honors the memory of Joy Nicole Fleming, who passed away in 1975 due to complications from a brain tumor...
Henderson Police Department to host Night Out Against Crime
In cooperation with the “34th Annual National Night Out” the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime Committee and the Henderson Police Department will be hosting the Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson on August 1, 2017. The event is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with set-up beginning at 3:00...
Downtown Henderson Moonlight Gala 2017 Update
In 2016 the Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission held its first Moonlight Gala on Young Street in Downtown Henderson, NC. After great success, we are hosting another Moonlight Gala in 2017 on September 9th, 2017. We expect this event to sell out, as there are a limited number of tickets, only 138. Those that purchased...
Warren County Arts Council Accepting Subgrant Applications
by Craig Hahn The Warren County Arts Council, in partnership with the NC Arts Council’s Grassroots Program, is accepting applications for subgrants to be awarded to local organizations for arts programs in Warren County through August 7th. Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in...
E.M. Rollins to host “Back to School Bash”
Vance County Schools For Immediate Release July 13, 2017 Families are invited to attend the E.M. Rollins Elementary School “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the school. The “Bash” will include music, dancers, a bounce house, face painting, free food and drinks and...
